GE JGP623ER - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the
to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of
these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the
incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish
rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete
combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by venting with an open window
or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your Cooktop
When you get your cooktop, have the installer
show you the location the gas shutoff valve
and how to shut it off if necessary.
Have your cooktop installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer,
in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should by performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
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- Plug your cooktop into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do remove the grounding
prong from the If in doubt about the
grounding of the home electrical system, it is your
personal responsibility and obligation to have an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a
grounded three-prong outlet in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. Do not use an
extension cord with this appliance.
Be sure all packing materials are removed from
the cooktop
before operating it, to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer. This
counter unit, as shipped from the factory, can
only be operated with natural gas. Do not try
to operate it with LP (bottled) gas unless you
follow the Installation Instructions
with
Don’t attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide.
All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
Using Your Cooktop
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Don’t leave children alone or unattended
where a cooktop is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
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CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED
IN CABINETS ABOVE A
CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE
COOKTOP TO REACH ITEMS COULD
BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
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Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the cooktop.
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Do not operate the burner without all burner
parts in place.
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Do not clean the cooktop with flammable or
volatile cleaning fluids.
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Do not clean the cooktop when the appliance is
in use.
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Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp
implements, or with rings and other jewelry.
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Never use the cooktop as a cutting board.
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Let burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.
. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with flame or hot surfaces and
may cause severe burns.
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Never use your appliance for warming or
heating the room. Prolonged use of the cooktop
in this way can be hazardous.
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your cooktop. See LP Gas Adjustments.
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